Chicago police open arson investigation after cars damaged in Loop high-rise garage fire

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have opened an arson investigation after three vehicles were damaged by fire in a Loop garage early Thursday morning.

CPD responded just before 12:15 a.m. to a fire in the garage of a high-rise building at Ninth Street and Wabash Avenue.
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When officers arrived, Chicago fire crews were extinguishing three vehicles.

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Further investigation determined arson was the cause of the blaze, Chicago police said.
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No one was in custody later Thursday morning, and police did not immediately provide any information about a possible suspect or suspects.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.